Check out our wonderful Father's Day pictures all the way at the bottom of the newsletter! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us!
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT ~ MEET JER!
ONE OF OUR AMAZING TEACHING ASSISTANTS!
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Hey y’all,
For those who don’t know me, my name is Jereme but most folks know me as Jer. I am a San Jose native, have a BA degree in Psychology from California State University, Chico and have been with Creekside’s high school classroom since 2017. With a focus on behavior modification, my experience in a previous behavior specialist position included caseloads focused mainly on teenage males (ages 7 to 19) with known aggressive behaviors on the autism spectrum. Here at Creekside, I have developed fantastic relationships with students and staff, and am fully committed to the future success of the students expressive and academic endeavors! I wholeheartedly enjoy observing the personal, academic, and social development of my boys in my classroom as they transition to adulthood.
In a previous life, I held many hats in the outdoor and cycling industry- ranging from action sports photographer on behalf of RedBull, to personal outfitter for REI. My hobbies include cycling, rock climbing, board sports (skate, wake, snow), and powerlifting. I have participated and competed in cycling races, FGFS/BMX freestyle competitions, bouldering competitions, and plan to compete in a powerlifting meet later this year. Outside of the outdoor hobbies, I enjoy collecting sneakers, DJing, as well as building PC’s. One day I hope to combine my experience in these industries with future curriculum at Creekside!
Creekside is so grateful for Jer!
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT OPPORTUNITY
Our fabulous Art Therapist Melissa, is part of an advisory committee with the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose and they wanted her to extend the following offer to our Creekside families and anyone else who would be appropriate so feel free to share.
From the Children's Discovery Museum:
One of the goals that came out of out first advisory meeting is to expand our image library, so that we have a well-rounded selection of children and adults of various abilities. Our goal is to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and included at the museum. To do this, we need to visually represent all children and families in the community.
To expand our library with images that represent the disability community, we’re putting together a professional
photo shoot on Sunday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am.
You can print the flyer
HERE
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We have identified a number of areas in the museum where we want to capture photos of children engaged with the exhibits, their caregivers, and other children, both close-ups and environmental.
Each family would be given passes to return to the museum, along with a goodie bag.
Here’s a few more details:
Age range
: 2 – 10 years old
Diversity:
We strive to represent the many different ethnicities that we serve. We also like to have a mix of girls and boys. We’d also like to have a variety of abilities, including children in wheelchairs.
We’ve done a number of photo shoots over the years, so we’re efficient and respectful of people’s time. It’s typically really fun for the kids because they’re just playing in the museum …while getting photographed.
Contact:
Cecilia Clark, 408-673-2865,
cclark@cdm.org
for more info or questions.
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The Parent's Corner
Helpful Tips and Resources
from Creekside Parents!
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HELPFUL PRODUCT!
This product was suggestions by one of our parents who saw it advertised on Facebook. They have not used it but loved the idea of it.
The product was created by Natalie Bell, who started a business called Personalised by Nat. She is a mother-of-five and posted on Facebook about her latest offering: seat belt covers. She uses them for her daughter with a cochlear implant in the event of a crash.
The cover is designed to alert authorities to children's health issues or disabilities in an emergency and was inspired by her Natalie's own daughter. You can read more about it
HERE
or check out her Facebook page
HERE
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Take a Look in our Classrooms!
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3C is super excited for a really fun and short week! We have lots of special events planned. On Monday, students may come to school with crazy hair and crazy socks. Students will start their day with a dance party and end their day doing a fun art project making crazy sunglasses! On Tuesday, student will enjoy Toy Story 3 in the cafeteria. Students will relax on crash pads and use tickets for our makeshift concession stand to purchase gfcf treats. On Wednesday, students will be bouncing and enjoying water play all morning in our 5 in 1 bounce house extravaganza! Please make sure your child has their bathing suit for this event! Parents are welcome to come and join in on the fun!
Monday: Crazy hair and crazy sock day!
Tuesday: Pajama and movie day!
Wednesday: Bounce House, water play, and popsicles
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Weekly Objectives for Next Week:
- End of the Year Activities
Community Outing(s):
- Monday: Meals on Wheels (AM)
- Tuesday: Shopping in the community for remaining items for the last day of school. (AM/PM- 2 groups)
Weekly Accomplishments:
It was a busy week for the students with many outings in the community. They will be enjoying the last few days of the school year with 3 fun spirit days! Monday, students are encouraged to come to school with CRAZY HAIR and CRAZY SOCKS. On Tuesday, the school will have a fun day at The Creekside Theater watching Toy Story 3! The staff and students will work together to create a mock theater with a concession stand and ticket booth to enhance their experience. This will get the students pumped up for our upcoming field trip to the Cinelux Movie Theater when we return to ESY. For the last day of school, the students will enjoy the weather outside having a Water Theme Luau. They will have the opportunity to participate in games and use the 5 in 1 bounce house! A reminder about the water fun day will be sent early next week. We are looking forward to next week’s spirit week!
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FREE WAYS TO HELP FUNDRAISE FOR CREEKSIDE!
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AMAZON SMILE:
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. Go to
smile.amazon.com
and search for our school name. There are other Creekside Schools so please make sure you choose the one located in San Jose and founded in 2010.
BOX TOPS:
We are collecting BOX TOPS! Just clip and collect every Box Top you receive and periodically send them back to us.
RECYCLING:
Send in rinsed plastic bottles and non-alcoholic cans only! The kids will be taking them to the recycling center every so often. Recycling can be dropped off at the cafeteria or just call us and someone can meet you curbside!
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS AROUND THE BAY AREA
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6/22/19 Saturday - AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG)
6/25/19 Tuesday - AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Men In Black International (PG13)
Time: See participating theaters
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
6/22/19 Saturday - Superhero Summer Festival
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at Pinto Lake, 451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076. San Andreas Regional Center presents their 5th annual series of Super Hero Festivals. Fun and games for all ages, including a superhero costume contest.
Click
HERE
to view the flyer.
6/23/19 Sunday - SFASA Pool Party!
7/07/19 Sunday - SFASA Pool Party!
7/21/19 Sunday - SFASA Pool Party!
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm at AnT Swim School, 520 West Virginia Street, San Jose.
SFASA's summer pool parties are events where families can enjoy an afternoon at a pool with their children with special needs. The pool is mostly shallow and fairly warm. Some snacks and pool toys are provided. The events are free (donations gratefully accepted, however) but pre-registration is required. Registration opens about two weeks prior to each of the six events.
Click here for complete details and registration
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Also on the following Sundays: July 7, July 21, August 4, and August 18.
6/24/19 Monday - STAR Spotlight: Prioritizing Parents in Parent Training
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm at 401 Parnassus Avenue (Langley Porter Auditorium, LP-190), San Francisco. Please join us for our next community talk featuring STAR's Director of Clinical Services, Whitney Ence, PhD, BCBA-D. Dr. Ence is a licensed psychologist, board certified behavior analyst (BCBA), and the Director of Clinical Services at the STAR Center for ASD and NDDs at UCSF. She specializes in evidence-based behavioral treatments and assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Free, but please click
HERE
to register.
6/29/19 Saturday - Azure Concert: Strings of Summer
Time: 2:30-3:30 pm at Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford University
Join us for the Azure Family Concerts, a series of free, friendly, and engaging performances for families with children and young adults on the autism spectrum. These concerts were established by longtime friend and collaborator Stephen Prutsman who has gone on to create Azure concert series all over the world. Azure concerts are approximately one hour in length and family members and caregivers of all ages are welcome to attend.
Click here for complete details and to register
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7/06/19 Saturday - Giants Autism Awareness Night - Giants v. Cardinals
Time: 7:05 pm at Oracle Park, San Francisco
The Giants are proud to partner with Autism Speaks and Anova, in addition to other organizations in the community, in an effort to change the future for all those who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.Your special event ticket package includes a ticket to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as a limited edition Will Clark item! Additionally, proceeds from every Autism Awareness Night special event ticket benefit non-profits in the Autism community to aid in their ongoing mission.
7/07/19 Sunday - Magic Makers Fundraiser: Rock Band with Special Needs
Time: 4:30-7:30 pm, Poolside at Mariani’s Inn, 2500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051. The Magic Makers are a rock band for people with special needs. Come Eat, Drink, Dance, Swim and Be Generous! Live Music performance by The Magic Makers and Chubby’s All Stars.
Doors open at 4:30 PM for cocktails, Buffet dinner served around 6:00 PM.
No Host Cocktails. All proceeds to Benefit the Magic Makers. Get tickets
HERE
7/12-7/14/19 Friday thru Sunday - Mosaic Music Camp for Children ages 8-13 with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm at 330 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94103
Mosaic Music Camp is a lively, active 3-day (90 mins/day) Music & Music camp for kids ages 8-13 with all levels of Autism. Led by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Activities include many varieties of dances and music & movement actions that are rich in receptive and expressive language concepts and lots of social interaction! Camp is limited to 12 children plus accompanying adult. Cost is $90 for 3 days. Contact
liliana@modernthings.net
for more info or visit:
8/02/19 Friday - Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Research to Practice
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at UC Davis Conference Center and Alumni Center in Davis. The UC Davis MIND Institute presents a summer conference designed for health care professionals, educators, therapists, self-advocates and families/caregivers, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, behavioral therapists, licensed clinical social educators and school administrators. Early-bird pricing available until July 15th.
For complete details and to register, click
HERE
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SUMMER PROGRAMS from VIA SERVICES
Via West provides residential respite care with weekend and week-long special needs camping programs throughout the year. We offer innovative programs and activities that include both learning and outdoor experiences, plus independent living skills and skill building activities that are specifically designed to improve self-sufficiency. Their summer brochure can be found
HERE
Saturdays (Weekly) - Dance for Al
l - Inclusive Exercise Class
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm at the El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, 94040
This weekly class offers a safe and accepting environment where differences are accepted without judgment and special need participants can exercise side-by-side with their family members and other Y members. Attendees participate in a series of dances, choreographed to popular music enjoyed by youth, as well as Pilates-based exercise that exposes them to moves they would find in a number of other Y classes. More Info at:
Class List
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Father's Day was extra special this year at Creekside thanks to all our amazing families!
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The Creekside School
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